Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC)
Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) is a halal certification body in Austria that holds recognition from JAKIM, Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development and the most influential authority in the global halal industry.
Source: JAKIM's official recognition list, gazetted under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
| Country | Austria |
|---|---|
| Address | IIDC Austria GmbH A-4050 Traun Johann-Roithner-Str. 131, BS3E00T005 Austria |
| Contact person | Mr. Ahmed Sherif (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Telephone | +43 677 6243 4949 |
| office@iidc.at, ahmed.sherif@iidc.at | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 2014 |
| Certifies | food and beverages, raw materials, halal services |
| Standards | GSO 2055-2:2021, UAE.S/GCC 2055, MS 1500, OIC/SMIIC 2, MUIS-HCS001, ONR 142000 |
| Accredited by | GAC (GCC Accreditation Center), certificate HPC 0090 under GSO 2055-2:2021, HAK (Halal Accreditation Agency, Turkiye) |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Saudi Arabia), SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, Saudi Arabia), ESMA (United Arab Emirates), MOIAT (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, United Arab Emirates), MOPH (Qatar Ministry of Public Health), CICOT (Central Islamic Council of Thailand), AHIK (Association Halal Industry of Kazakhstan), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Website | iidc.at |
Dual recognition: IIDC is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-02-07.
About IIDC
Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) is an independent, internationally accredited inspection and certification body for halal food and services with its main office in Traun, Upper Austria. The company is registered at the Regional Court of Linz under FN 408438w, entered in the commercial register in January 2014, and operates four branches in Austria, Hungary, Germany, and France, with offices in Budapest, Passau, and Roissy near Paris. Its early work centered on ONR 142000, a halal standard the body developed to combine the religious view of halal with the practical requirements of the food and services industry, before it adopted the standards of the individual importing countries.
IIDC certifies food, beverages, raw materials, and related services across Europe, auditing against national and international standards such as UAE.S/GCC 2055, Malaysia’s MS 1500, OIC/SMIIC 2, and MUIS-HCS001. The process starts with a free preliminary review and plant tour, and auditors then assess premises and products using halal checklists matched to each target market. Certified foods are sampled and tested with PCR-DNA analysis in an independent accredited laboratory, while trained in-house staff document continuous self-inspections on site.
The body is accredited by the GCC Accreditation Center under GSO 2055-2:2021 through certificate HPC 0090, issued in January 2024 and covering its Austrian, German, and Hungarian locations, and it holds accreditation from HAK, the Halal Accreditation Agency of Turkiye. Approvals and recognitions from BPJPH, SFDA, SASO, MUIS, ESMA, MOIAT, the Qatar Ministry of Public Health, CICOT, and AHIK support exports to Southeast Asia, the Gulf states, and Central Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Is IIDC recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) appears on JAKIM's official recognition list of international halal certification bodies, gazetted under Malaysia's Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
What does JAKIM recognition mean for IIDC?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by IIDC are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is IIDC based?
Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) is based in Austria at IIDC Austria GmbH A-4050 Traun Johann-Roithner-Str. 131, BS3E00T005 Austria.
Is IIDC recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-02-07), so its halal certificates are also accepted for the Singapore market. Recognition by two national authorities is a strong dual-market credibility signal for exporters.
What scheme does IIDC cover for products exported to Malaysia?
IIDC holds recognition for the Food, Beverages and Raw Materials Product scheme, so Austrian and other European producers in these categories can have their halal status certified for the Malaysian market.
Which Gulf market approvals does IIDC hold?
IIDC is accredited by the GCC Accreditation Center under GSO 2055-2:2021, which supports registration across the Gulf Cooperation Council states, and it is also approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, SASO, ESMA, MOIAT in the United Arab Emirates, and the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
How does IIDC verify halal compliance during certification?
Auditors evaluate premises and products with halal checklists built around the requirements of each target market, certified foods are sampled and tested with PCR-DNA analysis in an independent accredited laboratory, and trained in-house staff document ongoing self-inspections at the certified operation.
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